Higher education, including university-level programs and vocational training, is provided by the government, which also manages two higher institutions in South Tarawa, namely Tarawa Technical Institute (TTI) and Kiribati Teachers College (KTC). The University of the South Pacific has a small expansion program in South Tarawa.

Student Visa

Foreigners can apply for a Kiribati student visa if their courses or studies in Kiribati last more than 3 months. 

Categories that can apply for Student Visa:

• Student of a higher educational institution
• Junior or high school student
• The child is dependent on a Kiribati citizen, resident, or holder of a work or student visa.

Required documents for obtaining a Student Visa in Kiribati:

Application form - properly completed and signed

2. Two photos

3. Passport and copy of the main page

- Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the return date.

- It must also have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of identification document

5. A copy of the residence permit/visa

If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Medical certificate (if necessary)

7. Police clearance (if necessary)

From the country of citizenship or any country in which you have lived for five or more years, starting at the age of 17

8. Candidates who are university students:

If you are a student who returns to the same provider and is studying for

the same program:

• Offer from Kiribati education provider
• Registration confirmation

If you are already studying in Kiribati, the evidence:

•  Previous academic performance and progress of the student
•  Attendance record

Confirmation of the availability of sufficient funds: from the sponsor or in case of self-financing.

9. Applicants accompanied by a parent or guardian (issued Visitor Visa for Guardians of Students) 

Confirmation of your relationship with a parent or legal guardian. 

10. Candidates who are local students:

Confirmation of your national student status

If you are dependent on the Essential Skills visa holder:

      1) Confirmation that your parents are eligible to support your visa.

If you are dependent on a religious worker visa holder, do one of the following:

    2) Confirmation that your parents are eligible to support your visa or sponsorship form for religious workers indicating the sponsoring organization.

11. Candidates who are exchange students:

Confirmation from the program organizer that you have been accepted into an approved student exchange program.

Student Visa to Kiribati processing time

The average processing time of a Kiribati student visa is 2-21 working days.  It depends on the country in which you are applying for a visa.

Kiribati Student Visa Fee

Single-entry visa — 40 AUD 

Multiple-entry visa — 80 AUD 

The fee may vary depending on your nationality and country of application.